Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 59: REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL FOR CERTAIN MENTALLY ILL- CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Referred to HHS/PSM.

Plain-language summary

SR 59 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL FOR CERTAIN MENTALLY ILL- CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to HHS/PSM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic); Mike Gabbard (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.